Thursday, October 14, 2010

Becca Cream Eyeshadows: Graphite and Patina

My cream eyeshadow phase hasn't ended just yet...

I got these Becca babies at Adora, Greenbelt 5. They retail for Php1,750 (approx. USD40) but they had a promotion wherein selected items had 50% OFF the price, plus a "Buy One Take One" deal. Then I had a store voucher so I only paid Php375 (approx. USD9) for the two cream shadows. I love it when I get great products for cheap! Who doesn't?! :P

Packaging is very luxe and durable, not flimsy at all. The mirror is a nice touch, it makes it more convenient for traveling.

Judging from the pans, I had the impression that Patina will be my favorite out of the two, but when I swatched them Graphite blew me away! Its such a beautiful color, especially for doing smokey eyes or if you want a simple but edgy eyeliner.

Swatches on bare skin: Graphite (left), Patina (right)

another angle:

Both can be used as eyeshadow and/or as eye liner, I am attracted to cream eyeshadows because they are so easy to blend and application is fool proof, you don't even need a brush, how simple can it get? My only negative comment is they tend to make my eyelids oilier which WILL lead to smudging. ->not pretty. But a good eyeshadow primer can always fix that. ;)

Have you ever tried Becca cosmetics? What is your favorite product from the brand?

23 comments:

Oh good job on getting a great discount on the Becca Cosmetics! The colors are so pretty, thanks for the swatches. Graphite looks especially colors and multi-dimensional. :) I've tried Becca lipsticks, the formula was really great but the color (red) was awful on me. XD LOL

Those colors are really gorgeous, especially the Graphite. I've never heard of this brand before. Although I would like to, I can't use cream shadows since I use the double eyelid stretch fiber on my eyelids.

I can't wait to see an EOTD and/or FOTD with you using one or both of these.

I tried Becca back when Sephora used to carry it. I believe it was the loose powder that I tried but I can't remember if I liked it or not. My guess is no since I'm not missing it...hehe. I do love the pigmentation on these though! Plus they are perfect shades for Fall. =D